Monday's rain threw a wrench into Neville's plans for a traditional first day in pads, but the Tigers still got their work in — albeit in an indoor session.

So while Tuesday afternoon was technically the second day in pads, it was the first time the Tigers were able to get on the grass and work in the heat. All in all, it was what Neville football coach Mickey McCarty expected for the "real" first day in pads.

"There were some bright eyes out there. You could tell it's early in the year and honestly that's how it should be," McCarty said. "If we were hitting on all cylinders, I'd be really concerned."

"For a first day out I thought our concentration level was OK, but there's still a lot to improve on."

McCarty and the coaching staff put the Tigers through a rapid fire two-and-a-half hour session at Forsythe Park with the idea of not only testing the team's physical toughness, but mental makeup as well.

"We challenged them with some tempo work at the end of practice to see if we could think through our fatigue and overall it wasn't bad," McCarty said. "With some guys out there playing different positions that are new to them we wanted to get them some high intensity reps."

TAKING AUDITIONS AT LB: Most of Neville's reshuffling in fall camp consistent of moves on the defensive side of the ball.

Senior Spencer Brooks — last year's starter at 'Will' linebacker — shifted over to 'Mike' linebacker in the offseason, leaving a spot open at his former position.

In addition to his punting duties, senior Alex Prince is getting a look at the 'Will' along with junior William Wooten — a converted running back. Prince got the majority of snaps with the first team on Tuesday.

"Alex is a guy that's really surprised us with what he can do and obviously with William being new to it he's a little behind, but he's making plays for us," defensive coordinator Benjy Lewis said. "Right now with those guys it's ok to make mistakes as long as they're making them on the fly. We can correct those things as we go in practice."

Another player on the move is senior Mikorri Reese, who shifted over from defensive tackle to the offensive line.

JACKSON GETS BACK IN THE SADDLE: Senior quarterback J.T. Jackson spent the summer making up for lost time with Neville's receivers and running backs in 7-on-7.

Jackson missed spring football as a member of Neville's Class 4A runner-up baseball team, which made Tuesday the first time he's been on the field throwing with his teammates in helmet and shoulder pads.

"It was great to get out there and getting a more realistic look with the pads," Jackson said. "I thought the o-line protected well and our receivers ran some crisp routes."

Jackson has two reliable senior targets returning in Kavontae Turpin and Alex Varytimidis, but is also breaking in new receivers Chris Fuller and Quinton Guice, a pair of juniors.

Neville closed practice with the first team offense and first team defense going head-to-head in an up-tempo scrimmage.

"Really we're just getting back to ground zero offensively," Jackson said. "We want to establish everything we do and build it from there."